Episodes

Your main goals with your podcast cover art should be to:
You'll want to figure out these details:
here's a list to reviewArticles On Designing Cover Art:
How to design a podcast cover: the ultimate guide by 99designsHow to Design Stunning Podcast Cover Art That Stands Out in iTunes by BuzzsproutCanva
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It's time to invest in some equipment.
Audio quality is more important than most people realize - poor audio quality will quickly turn people off, even if they can't specifically name why.
And you don't have to spend a ton to get amazing audio quality!
Podcast Starter Kit Equipment Guide
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Today we're going to talk about Show Format.
There are many different styles and formats you can choose - and many people will combine formats (i.e. a solo episode one day, an interview episode another day).
There isn't a right or wrong way to go here - and many shows evolve and change over time to include other formats or segments.
Action Step: Decide on an initial podcast format and outline the segments you will include.
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Quick Recap - At this point we’ve:
Before you continue, ask yourself: “Does this interest me? Is this something I could see myself talking about or teaching for several years? Will this cost a lot of money? Is the interest in this growing or underserved?”
If Yes, let’s move on!
Action Step: Register a domain name (the .com) for your podcast. You can register with Namecheap.
Tips on choosing a domain name
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Based on the broad topic we chose yesterday, we are going to do a little research.
We are looking for more specific episode and topic ideas that people will be excited to hear...
Listen for little-known tips to come up with amazing episode ideas.
Action Step: Write down a list of 10+ episode ideas. In addition, could you easily come up with at least 100 different episode or topic ideas?
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So you're thinking about starting a podcast?
I get a lot of messages from people looking to start a podcast, but they don't know:
Maybe you're wondering those same things...
That's OK.
Just don't let those questions hold you back from getting started.
In this episode we'll go through a series of exercises to help you nail down a topic that:
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There are a number of different services that will let you record remote conversations.
Skype is a popular way to conduct online interviews and there are several ways to record Skype calls.
The issue with Skype is that sound quality is poor, even if all parties have great internet connections.
The good news is that there are excellent alternatives to Skype that let you record remote podcast interviews.
Top Remote Interview Software:
RingrZencastr Show Notes For Episode 17

Thinking of starting a podcast and want to know how podcasters make money?
Or do you already have a podcast and are looking for ways to increase your earnings?
Good news, there are many different ways to monetize a podcast...
Some work well when you are just getting started, and others work best once you're more established and have a larger audience.
Either way, you'll find at least one way to make money podcasting no matter what stage you're at.
Show Notes For Episode 15

I highly recommend using WordPress for your website whether you’re a podcaster, blogger, or anyone else who wants to consistently reach an audience.
WordPress is great in its stock form, but there are many plugins that add functionality or enhance existing functionality.
I’ve tried hundreds of different WordPress plugins among many different categories, and this list is personal recommendations on based on what works best, which ones are well supported, and which plugins keep your site...

I consistently recommend having your WordPress site separate from your podcast host. I wanted to go a little deeper and give you my full list of recommendations...
My Recommended WordPress Hosts:
KinstaDreamHost ($50 Off Coupon) Show Notes For Episode 13

Pop filters do what their name suggests – they reduce or eliminate popping sounds.
In natural speech, certain letters tend to cause your mouth and breath to produce fast-moving air. These plosives typically come from the letters P, T, and K.
Try saying the word “podcast” or “pop filter” while holding your hand in front of your mouth – you’ll feel the air.
This air can easily overwhelm a microphone, causing distortion and clipping.
We definitely don’t want that.
So let’s take a look at...

There are many different ways to record an interview: outside or inside, sitting or standing, planned or spur-of-the-moment, video or audio-only, and likely more that I haven’t thought of.
Each scenario will excel with a certain type of microphone and for planned interviews, people will commonly use a shotgun mic combined with a lavalier mic as a backup..
Listen for the some of the best options for each type...
Show Notes For Episode 11

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just record your podcast, wait a couple days, and have a perfectly edited and ready-to-go podcast episode to deliver to your audience?
Well, you can!
There are a number of podcast editing services that will do just that. But that’s not all. Many of them will implement ID3 tags, create show notes and links, and even upload the episode for you.
They can help you choose podcast equipment, design cover art, consult on show ideas, submit to podcast...

I have to say that getting a microphone boom arm was one of the best decisions I made for my podcasting studio.
Why? Because I can be ready to record so much faster. All I have to do is pull the boom arm toward me and hit record. But it also frees up a lot of space on your desk...
Top 3 Microphone Boom Arms:
Heil PL-2TRode PSA1K&M 23860 Show Notes For Episode 9

Do you know what a podcast is? If you're listening that might seem like a silly question, but how people explain what a podcast is varies greatly...
Show Notes For Episode 8
Tool Of The Day:
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This interview with Johnathan Dane was amazing. We covered a ton of stuff in about 45 minutes and he brought a ton of value. I think I learned a few things listening to it again to take these notes.
Here’s a highlight of the things we covered:
Connect with Johnathan & KlientBoost:
KlientBoost.comTwitter: @johnathandaneTwitter: @klientboost

The Blue Yeti microphone is one of the most popular microphones for podcasting...
It’s an excellent microphone out of the box, but there are a few things you should get to increase your audio quality and make it easier to use properly.
Show Notes For Episode 6

USB microphones are the easiest to use when you want to start podcasting. You basically plug them in and start recording...
Learn which ones are best, plus a few other microphone tips & tricks
Top 4 USB Microphones:
Blue YetiAudio-Technica AT2020USB PLUSAudio-Technica ATR 2100-USBRode NT-USB Show Notes For Episode 5

It's extremely common to use Skype for podcast interviews. It's free, most people already have an account, and it's easy to use - but there's no built-in recording software...
So how do you record your interviews? Listen here.
Resources Mentioned:
Ecamm Call Recorder For Skype
Podcast Launch Contest
Show Notes For Episode 4